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Tyler Tenbarge '12

Enrolled at Saint Meinrad Seminary
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Catholic
Studies,
Concentration in Pre-Theology
School of Liberal Arts

“Marian University has concerned, encouraging,
intelligent, and compassionate teachers and staff. I learned much
about my faith, about philosophy and psychology, and how to
serve others.”

In the fall of 2012, Tenbarge will begin studies and formation at
Saint Meinrad Seminary. Tenbarge is anticipating being ordained
as a priest to serve the Diocese of Evansville.

After graduating from high school, Tyler Tenbarge enrolled as a
part-time student at Purdue University, while traveling full-time
with the National Future Farmers of America Organization as the
Indiana FFA State President and National FFA Eastern Region Vice
President. “After more than two years of working with agricultural
and political professionals and facilitating leadership development
for students, I realized that I was being called to live out my
faith—not in politics or business—but in the vocation of Catholic
priesthood.” Tenbarge applied to Marian University and the
Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary.

Tenbarge received a 21st Century Scholar Tuition Scholarship
and the Bishop Simon Bruté Scholarship. As a senior, he was
recognized with the Servant Leader Award, Outstanding Senior
Philosophy Student Award in the Department of Theology and
Philosophy, and recognition in Who’s Who Among Students
in American Universities and Colleges. He was also on the
state-winning speech team in 2010.
The biggest area of influence for Tenbarge was with Students
Taking Active Reflective Roles (STARR). “It was an easy way to
‘love thy neighbor’ and build friendships with others in the
community. Learning how to spend time with children who have
challenging home lives, learning to relate with adults who have
disabilities, and beginning to grasp the simplicity and power of
Catholic social teaching has helped me to see with the eyes of
Jesus Christ. It will profoundly influence my ministry as a priest.”